TRUE or FALSE? You can write what you want in your email.
FALSE! You have notes in the task which indicate what your answer MUST contain.
TRUE or FALSE? Using contractions in an informal email (isn't, didn't, etc) is incorrect.
FALSE! You must ALWAYS use contractions.
'It's nice/great/good to hear from you.' is from which part of an email?
They're different ways to start the opening paragraph.
TRUE or FALSE? You have a total of 45 minutes to write your email.
FALSE! You have 45 minutes to write TWO different texts.
TRUE or FALSE? You should write about 100 words.
TRUE!
What are some different ways to ask how another person is doing?
'Hope you're doing well.' 'How's it going?' 'How are you doing?' 'How are things going?'
TRUE or FALSE? You must sign the letter with your first name.
TRUE!
What should we write in the closing paragraph?
We should start to say goodbye.
TRUE or FALSE? It's ok if you forget to answer to one or more notes.
FALSE! You must answer ALL the notes.
TRUE or FALSE? You WILL lose points if you repeat a lot of words and phrases.
TRUE! You should ALWAYS use different vocabulary and phrases.
TRUE or FALSE? You have to use an informal style!
TRUE!
'Thanks for your email!' Which part of an email should this phrase be in?
It should be in the opening paragraph.
Complete this sentence with a connector: I love watching films ______ I don't have a favourite film.
I love watching films ,but/,however,/although I don't have a favourite film.
Where would you find the following phrases? 'Hope you're doing well' 'How's it going?' 'How are you doing?' 'How are things going?'
You'd find them in the opening paragraph.
What should you do in the opening paragraph?
The opening paragraph is the place to react to your friend’s news and ask them how they are feeling.
How many parts are there to writing an informal email?
There are 6 parts. 1 Saying Hi. 2 The greeting. 3-5 The 3 main points. 6 Closing the email.
TRUE or FALSE? Punctuation and separating paragraphs are not important.
FALSE! Good punctuation and separating paragraphs are essential.
What are some different ways to write a greeting?
'Hello' 'Hi' 'dear'
Think of at least 2 different ways to say goodbye in an informal email.
See you soon, / Take care, / Bye for now, /Best, / Best wishes, (teacher)/ Regards, (for
a teacher)
What should you write about in the second paragraph of an informal email?
After greeting your friend or teacher, this is the second point you must write about.
TRUE or FALSE? In an email you use 'Hi...,' 'Hello...,' or 'Dear...' to greet your friend.
TRUE!
Complete this sentence with a connector: I enjoy playing all kinds of sports _____ board games.
I enjoy playing all kinds of sports and playing board games.
What is informal language?
Casual language that people use with friends that includes slang or chatty language.
TRUE or FALSE? Try to use various connectors.
TRUE!
What are connectors?
They're words that join a sentence together.
What should you write about in the second paragraph?
In the 2nd paragraph, you write about the 1st important point after you greet your friend or the teacher in the 1st paragraph.
'Well, it's time to say goodbye.' 'Anyway, I have to go now' 'Well, it's time to go.' 'I really hope to hear from you soon.' are all phrases from which section of an email?
They can all be used in a closing paragraph.
Complete this sentence with a connector: I'm a massive fan of reading books ________ I haven't read many books this year.
I'm a big fan of reading books ,however,/,but/although I haven't read many books this year.